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NA58 BCY

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

180,322 mi
Last recorded180,322 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA58 BCY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2022 180,322 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 180,319 miles

Offside Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 178,322 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 178,322 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 154,935 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 150,890 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 150,890 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2017 149,137 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 149,137 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 140,709 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 140,145 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 2 Jan 2016 124,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 111,994 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 97,397 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 78,832 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 78,832 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 57,865 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

perished cracks o/s/r tyre,tread.

Pass 17 Nov 2011 57,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

perished cracks o/s/r tyre,tread.

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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NA58 BCY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 87,215 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NA58 BCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NA58 BCY registered?

NA58 BCY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 November 2008.

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